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Needed M1 Garand expert

njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
I recently obtained an M1 Garand through a hand down from a family member. I do not know the background of the weapon and need help to indentify it. It has all SA parts. The OP rod is stamped "NM". The serial number is 22233XX, the drawing number is D 28291-32. The trigger assembley #D28290-12 SA and the hammer # is C46015-9 SA. I do not know where to find the barrel number. The stock is stamped with a letter "P" and the initials RRAD (Red River Army Depot) It is NRA 90% and appears not to have been fired since the re-build.Any help you can be will be greatly appreciated. I will supply any other info you may need.
Guns don't kill people, it's the bullets, stupidI am the NRA, the KABA, NJ Area Rep for the 2ampd, and the AARP :(njretcop@copmail.com
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  • nmyers@home.comnmyers@home.com Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The number on the receiver indicates that your rifle was originally made in December, 1943. The trigger housing is original to the rifle, but not the safety (which you incorrectly identified as the hammer). Most likely some other parts were replaced when it was rebuilt (probably in the mid-60's), and the stock markings indicates that it is a replacement. The barrel markings are on the right side, and can be read when you lock the slide back. Most likely your rifle was purchased from the government through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.Without paperwork indicating that it was sold by the government, it would be prudent to have it checked for safety by a gunsmith before shooting it.Neal
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    Neal, I knew you'd be the guy to ask. I could not remember your name when I posted the info. Thanks for your help! OOPS,I did refer to the safety as the hammer as you pointed out. The barrel number is SA 1-47. I am making arrangements to have it gone over by a gunsmith this week. As to firing it, I would very much like to, if he clears it as safe, but should I? What value would you place on a weapon like this? Thanks buddy! PS The leather sling is marked Milspec 1944.
    Guns don't kill people, it's the bullets, stupidI am the NRA, the KABA, NJ Area Rep for the 2ampd, and the AARP njretcop@copmail.com[This message has been edited by njretcop (edited 10-09-2001).]
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  • nmyers@home.comnmyers@home.com Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The barrel date places the rebuild time as post-WWII. Millions of M1's were rebuilt by Fabrique Nationale in the late 40's under contract to the US government.You have a great peace of US history. Similar rifles are currently selling in the $600-700 range. I would fire rifles like yours (and have done so); the reduction in value will be minimal. Just keep it dry, oiled, and locked up, and it will continue to appreciate.Original WWII slings are highly sought after. I'd put some Pecard's leather balm on it to keep it from dry-rotting.Neal
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd shoot it, otherwise whats the point, you can't take it with you when your dead...
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  • SpodeleySpodeley Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a CMP Garand a few months ago and my Op-rod is also an "NM" = National Match.My barrel and receiver are "close" for late 1944 numbers, but the trigger group is a '43 and the sights are earlier still. Anyhow it's a blast to shoot and I am enjoying the hell out of the matches: boom-boom-boom-p'ting!-k
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  • roundballroundball Member Posts: 75 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Amen! Mine was built by Springfield Armory in the early 70's when they went back into production for a while...really, really an accurate rifle;I bought a couple "5-shot" clips so I can Deer hunt with it a couple times just because.........
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